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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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